TEF bringing improvments to Falmouth. The Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Wykeham McNeill said in his recent contribution to the sectoral debate “We are sensitive to the cries from members of the community about their inability to attract business from the cruise passengers. To the extent that the contrast between the appearance of the town and that of the cruise ship pier is a factor, a transformative solution is required.” To achieve this the TEF has signed MOUs with the UDC and the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) to undertake development works in Falmouth comprised of two components: the Hampden Wharf development and a Streetscape Improvement Project. The Hampden Wharf Development will create an entirely open experience that will accommodate craft vendors and other business people from the town. It will feature restaurants, an entertainment centre and shops in an inviting environment that harmonises with the development at the pier. It will be completely open to visitors and locals. Improvements to heritage assets like the wharf building, the Dome and Foundry and the Tharpe House will be included in the development. The projected cost of is $585 million. We have made certain as in all our developments to date that consultation with the stakeholders has been central to the development of the projects. This is done to ensure that there is buy-in from the broader community into all the work that is undertaken.
Posted on: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:25:36 +0000
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